By Wendy Wallace JohnsonCentral to any nonprofit’s success is the involvement and direction of the members of its board of directors. Hanson Slaughter, this year’s honoree for Antiques at the Gardens, has given many years of leadership to the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, including as chair of the development committee and as board chair in … [Read more...]
Gulf Coast Living
By Ana Good As the school year comes to a close, families across the Birmingham area will soon trade backpacks and books for beach totes and towels. Some of these families will head to second homes across the state, including along the white powdery sand of the Gulf Coast or along the shorelines of Lake Martin. Bob Farris, co-founder of Hufham Farris … [Read more...]
Revealing Beauty: Plastic Surgeon Works to Bring Out Inner Beauty
By Ana GoodLocal plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Clinton has a passion for bringing one’s inner beauty to the surface.“It is truly what I believe,” Clinton said. “Each of us has a uniquely wonderful inner beauty. What we do is help people see it when they look in the mirror.” That belief is mirrored both in the name of his practice – Reveal Beauty Plastic Surgery … [Read more...]
Kicking It: Kinect Sports Gives Exceptional Needs People a Chance to Play
By Rubin E. GrantAs her autistic daughter, Taylor, reached her mid-20s, Dawn Duffy was looking for some social and physical engagement for her.Two years ago, Duffy found out about the Kinect Sports League run by The Hands Program, which opened in 2006 for children diagnosed with autism and their families.Courtney King, founder, executive director and behavior … [Read more...]
‘Great Move’: Homewood Gourmet Moves to Heart of Homewood With More Seating and Parking
By Anne RuisiPeople were hungry for the fare at the Homewood Gourmet when it closed for 60 days this winter to prepare for the move from its longtime home on 28th Avenue to its new site at 2703 Mamie L. Foster Place.“Now they are coming back to eat with a vengeance,” said chef Chris Zapalowski. The restaurant opened April 1 at its new location, a block off 18th Street … [Read more...]